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I'm a Mitzvah
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I'm a Mitzvah

2014-01-17 · 19 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Comedy

A short film about a young American man who spends one last night with his deceased friend while stranded in rural Mexico.

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Directors
Ben Berman
Production companies
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Countries
Mexico, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ben SchwartzBen SchwartzDavid
Lainie KazanLainie KazanMrs. Cohen
Erick ChavarriaErick ChavarriaMorgue Attendant
Alejandro PatiñoAlejandro PatiñoAirline Representative
Alfredo ValenciaOld Man
Alicia BenavidesAlejandrina
Joshua CohenDead Cohen

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